A/N: HOLY COW WE MADE IT TO 100K Reads!! This is epic! I'm so glad everyone is loving the series because it's going to keep getting better from here on out!
However, we are nearing the end of this Vol.1 so I just wanna Thank You all for the support And happiness you brought here to the Table. I am truly grateful for everything! I hope I can keep making you all happy and keep peaking your interest in the stories!🙏🏽❤️
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(Mirio's POV)
"HERE WE ARE FOLKS! We are now at the semi Finals! For the first Match is the bracket is the fast and agile moving quickster, Akari Hamasaki! Class 1-A's fierce contender who is quick on her feet, so don't blink or you might miss it! However, we can't forget about Class 1-A's other contenedor for this semi-final! Give it up for the Cherry Blossom Dragon herself, Yuki Sakuya!" As Present Mic announced the opening of the next match, the crowd continued to roar in excitement. I was still in the stands with Nejire and Tamaki. It was now just 4 class 1-A members left on the bracket for the semi-finals. We were unfortunately unprepared for the intense match ups we had to deal with. Tamaki was close, but did the right thing to not let Akihotto go too far with her quirk. At the end of the day, we gave it our all and we did all we could to make it this far.
Now that I thought of it, I think I should go check up on (Y/N). I wonder if he is still asleep at the moment.
"Hey guys, I'm going to go check on (Y/N)."
Nejire and Tamaki look at me as Nejire stood up.
"I'm coming with you."
I nodded my head and looked at Tamaki who stood up as well.
"Alright guys lets go check up on (Y/N)."
As we made our way to Recovery Girl's office. I couldn't help but still feel awful about (Y/N). He went through one heck of a fight. I haven't seen him push himself so far ever since that 2 on 2 match we had back then. The moment we opened the door, to our surprise... he was gone.
"Looking for (Y/N)?" Said Recovery Girl as she saw up open the door.
"Where is he, Recovery Girl?" I asked a bit, confused and also worried.
"After he woke up, he had to head home with his mother. He had a family emergency to attend to."
I was more worried than ever, the first thing that came to mind was getting a hold of him. I took out our my phone and started calling him.
"Are you calling (Y/N)?" Said Tamaki, who was also feeling nervous. At this point, I was starting to think of what was going on. The call went to voicemail after 20 seconds. I told Nejire to call him to see if he would answer, but no response. At this point, there was only one option left... and that's to head to (Y/N)'s house.
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After a bit of running, we arrived at (Y/N)'s place, I don't know why but I felt a growing tension on my shoulders. It was as if something was off and the more I got closer to his door, the worse it became.
"Togata... are you feeling ok?" Nejire said with a concerned look on her face.
"I just... feel like something is wrong."
"Well... there's only one way to find out." As Tamaki knocked on the door. Once more he took the initiative to knock and here I was... just worried.
It was a few minutes of waiting until the door opened, and standing by the door was (Y/N)'s mother.
"Oh! Togata, Hado, and Amajiki? What are you three doing here?" His mother asked with a curious look on her face.
"Hi Mrs. (L/N) we came by because we heard (Y/N) was feeling better but had to come home. Is everything alright?"
Before his mom could say anything, (Y/N) appeared from behind her.
"Mom whose at the- Mirio?! Nejire?! Tamaki?! What are you guys doing here?!"
I think Nejire has the same idea I had, because the moment he appeared, Nejire leaped towards him screaming with excitement: "(Y/N)!!!" Her quirk kicked off her feet as she launched herself towards him.
A suddenly loud grunting sound came out of (Y/N) as Nejire was hugging him tightly.
"I'm so glad you're ok! I was so worried about you! We were so worried about you!"
I couldn't help by let out a sigh of relief before chuckling at this scene.
"We came here because we heard you finally woke up, but had to head home due to an emergency. We were really worried about you, (Y/N). Especially Nejire it seems." Nejire was still hugging him and it look like she kept tightening the hug to the point it look like (Y/N) might pass out. which made me laugh a bit more.
"Well if you want, you all can come in and make yourselves at home." Said (Y/N)'s mother. "I believe you four have a lot to talk about."
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(3rd POV)
As the four went to the living room to talk about the situation that happened during the time (Y/N) was resting in Recovery Girl's office. He told them all about the discovery of his quirk's abilities and why he had to rush back home before he could tell Mirio, Nejire, and Tamaki about it. The three were genuinely shocked about this discovery and were more curious about what (Y/N)'s quirk was truly capable of. Mirio and the others talked about Tamaki's battle against Homura. The more they talked, the more they turned the stress into smiles.
It was only a matter of time... until the unsettling tides shifted. Especially after the news he had to tell them of his plans on leaving.
Little did they all know that things were only going to get worse from here.....
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[12:36 Pm]
[On a secluded dock, off the coast of Japan]
"What's the ETA on the package, Kaori?" A white haired man with a suit who was waiting at the docks with several men, spoke into the phone.
"We are nearing the harbor now. You should be seeing us shortly in the air." Responded back the man in the helicopter. Suddenly the whirling sounds of the helicopter slowly approaching the docks. As the Chopper got closer, a large container that was attached to it by metal wires, slowly started appearing in their line of sight. It seemed to contain something abnormally large in it. Outside of the container, there was the word "N.O.M.U" inscribed on it.
"Looks like the boss wants to get everything prepped for tonight. It's going to be real fun when we let these creatures run rampant in Japan. It's going to be the greatest test run we can see. I was always curious what these 'Things' are capable of in the public. What do you think, Yang?" As the white haired man hung up the phone and spoke to his partner who was standing behind him.
"Well I can't say for sure the citizens will be happy with it, but I get paid more than enough to not give a f**k about the citizens of Japan." Spoke the man with black hair as he started smoking. His serious and nonchalant tone of voice was indicative of feelings towards the danger this organization was prepared to bring onto Japan.
As the helicopter dropped the packaged, the wires were unhooked. After that, the chopper flew far to the right to land in the landing pad. The two gentlemen ordered their henchmen to move the container onto their truck so they can get it prepped for delivery. Suddenly the doors of the chopper opened and a man with a scar across his face walked out.
"Good to see you two again, Hajime and Yang."
"Likeswise, Kaori. See the scar is healing up just right." Responded Yang.
After letting out a puff a smoke, Hajime spoke. "Kaori... have you finally had better control of your quirk? We may need you and your quirk for a mission soon.
Kaori smiled as he swung his right arm and suddenly a clear blue flame emerged and a blue skeleton appeared.
"Grim is stronger than ever before. He'll be ready for any mission you need us for." Said Kaori chuckling with with excitement before dropping his hand. With that motion, his flaming skeleton faded away.
A sudden slow clap emerged from Hajime. "I'm quite impressed. Seeing you and your friend still improving better than ever. Well when you are ready... let's get going. We will need some back up in case the N.O.M.U Project ends up backfiring. We may be working with the Doc, but we are still supposed to watch our own necks."
"Hajime is right. We only agreed to assist with this project just until the test is done. Once we get paid, all ties are severed and we are back on our own with our organization." Spoke Yang as he crossed his arms with a smirk on his face.
"For now, let's get the package to its destination and then we get ready for tonight. Of course, before that... let's grab some lunch. I'm starving." As Yang's stomach rumbles he let out a chuckle.
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[Back with (Y/N) and friends]
"Ehhhhh?! What do you mean you are leaving?!" In unison, Mirio, Nejire, and Tamaki said in shock.
"Look... I know it's not something I wanted to do, but I.... I can't leave my mom. I want to stay with her. At least just for now... once we are ready... we will come back. I-I promise." Said (Y/N) with a somber tone of voice.
The three were truly thrown off by the news that they didn't know what to say. An unsettling silence was looming in the air.
It was only until (Y/N) spoke up to break the silence.
"I am sorry guys... it's just... I don't want to leave my only family behind. She's been through everything and helped me so much throughout my life. I just feel it's best I keep her company as well... especially since we lost our family members. I don't want to have my mother worry about me staying here."
Mirio let out a sigh before putting his hand on (Y/N)'s shoulder.
"(Y/N).... this choice of yours is hard to accept... especially since we haven't had much time to be with each other as I would have liked. However... at the end of the day, you will never be forgotten. We are really thankful for the time you've been with us. However long it takes... just be sure you stay in touch with us." Mirio said as his voice forced itself to stay strong, even though this news of his friend leaving was painful already.
That was when Nejire came up and hugged (Y/N)'s right arm. Holding it tightly as she was holding her own tears back.
"Please be sure to come back soon... please. I already miss you so much." The blue haired girl couldn't hold back her tears anymore. Even Tamaki himself couldn't hold back a few tears.
"I'm still g-glad I had the chance to be friends with someone like you, (Y/N)." As Tamaki's voice was shaking, so too was (Y/N) as it finally hit him. Not only was the choice of leaving hurting him, but his own choice was going to affect his 3 best friends as well. Even after coming across that train of thought... Aizawa... Midoriya... Recovery Girl... and even more will be left behind. All this made (Y/N) break down into tears as he wrapped his arms around Nejire and Mirio. He stretched his left arm out to pull Tamaki in for a group hug as well. The moment they shared a hug, all of their tears continued to fall down all their cheeks.
It was truly a sad sight.
It was time to say good bye.
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[Later That Day]
[Haneda Airport: 6:30 Pm]
(Y/N) and his Mother were at the airport getting ready for their flight. Aizawa was with them as he joined them in a car ride, that was given by Principal Nezu. They had packed just enough clothes for a few days since they would just get new clothes while they are over there.
"I wasn't expecting for this to happen so suddenly. However... family is family, and being with your family back in the US after what happened is understandable." Said Aizawa as we were approaching the drop off zone of the Airport.
"Uncle... I just wanted to say-"
"Don't worry (Y/N). I know you worked hard all your life to be where you are now. Don't think that leaving here is the end of it... because even in the US I will make sure I keep track of your progress. That way, when you come back... we can make sure you improve your training to be a Pro Hero." Aizawa responded as he put his hand on (Y/N)'s head. It did make the young man tear up a bit as this was his last day with his Uncle as well.
"Here we are." Said the chauffeur who drove us to the airport.
As we got off and grabbed our bags, it was one last good bye.
It was actually time to say good bye... I really can't believe it was the last day here before leaving back to my hometown. All I hope for was that I can come back home here in Japan again.
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[Several Minutes Later]
"It's almost 7pm. Team leaders of the N.O.M.U project, sound off." Spoke Hajime on his headset.
"Nomu 2 in position!"
"Nomu 3 is ready!"
"Nomu 4 all ready for release!"
"Nomu 5, 6, 7, and 8 all ready for drop off!"
Nomu 9 and 10 all prepped and ready!"
Nomu 11 and 12 are ready!"
"Thank you Team Leaders... remember, once the clock hits 7, activate the Nomus and set them free." Responded Yang as he was located in downtown district of Hosu City.
"Kaori. Hajime. Are you at the designated locations?"
"This Kaori. I'm all ready to go."
"This is Yang... I'm ready as well."
As the two gave their responses, Hajime looked over the city with a big smile on his face.
"This payout better be worth all this trouble." He said to himself while holding a syringe in his hand before turning towards a deformed beast, left in slumber in the warehouse he was waiting inside of.
"So the doctor wants us to use this Quirk Enhancing Drug to boost these beast up. Already seeing that in history... several attacks by creatures known as "Next-Level Villains" had their fair share of incidents a few years ago. Now these.... monsters that the doctor created are suppose to be much more animalistic and stronger than those from before." Ying was monologuing to himself as he recollected the information from the debriefing.
"The Doc sure is insane. Creating monsters like this... and for us to test it out for 'The Boss' who is in charge of this whole operation? The more I think of it... and now seeing these things in person... something doesn't feel right." Hajime took out his phone to message Kaori and Yang to be cautious of these Nomus because who knows what they can really be capable of now that they are seeing it face to face.
The Feral Creature slowly opened its mouth.... letting out steam. It was finally waking now.
In just a few minutes....
Chaos will begin...
The clock is ticking.....
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We are nearing the end everyone! Vol. 1 is about to be over! I just wanna say thank you for taking this journey with me! Let's get ready for the best that is yet to come!
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